Finding the Third Proportional to 113,668 and 246,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,668 and 246,993 is: 536,699.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,668 : 246,993 = 246,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,668/246,993 = 246,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,668x = 246,993 × 246,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,668x = 61,005,542,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,005,542,049/113,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,699.35
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